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A concise history of the middle east

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As an introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, the book is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. It focuses on the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the course of the Arab–Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the roles of Iraq and Iran in the post-9/11 Middle East.

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200900812

956 GOL c

Z. HANDIMAN

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956.94 GOL c

Publisher

London : WestBow Press., 1988

Collation

xvi,448p.; 23 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0-8133-0472-5

Classification

956.94

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ISRAEL

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